Johan Larsson, a lecturer in the Division of Physics Education Research, Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarded the 2016 University Pedagogical Prize in the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology.

The motivation for the award is translated from the Swedish as follows:

'Johan Larsson is an experienced lecturer who continuously develops his teaching. His teaching is guided by having clear goals, making stimulating connections to everyday life, and using creative models and inspiring experiments. With a broad repertoire of approaches to teaching, Johan engages the students in effective ways to promote their learning. He shares his inspiration, physics knowledge and pedagogical advice freely with both students and fellow lecturers alike.'